A game server without protection is like a knight charging into battle without a shield. Don’t be that knight. Here are some basic steps you can take:

1. Beef Up Your Bandwidth: Bandwidth is like the size of your shop’s entrance. More bandwidth means your server can handle more traffic. It’s like widening the entrance of our shop – more people can get in before it gets crowded. This isn’t a full-proof strategy, as DDoS attacks can exceed your bandwidth capacity. But it gives you some level of resilience.

2. Use a Firewall: Firewalls act like bouncers for your server – they control who gets in and who doesn’t. They filter out illegitimate traffic, reducing the chance of a successful DDoS attack.

3. Regular Updates: Keep your server software up-to-date. This includes your operating system, your game’s software, and any security systems you have in place. Updated software comes with improved security features and patches for known vulnerabilities. This is like keeping your shield polished and ready for battle.

Imagine your server as a shop. Normally, customers come in, browse, and leave. But during a DDoS attack, it’s like a massive crowd suddenly rushes into your shop and clogs the entrance. Basically a black friday sale. But they’re not there to buy anything; they just take up space, preventing real customers from getting in. That’s what a DDoS attack does to your game server. It blocks the entrance with fake traffic, preventing legitimate traffic from getting through.